ZWO ASI120MM Mini
The ZWO ASI120MM Mini camera integrates AR0130CS 1/3″ sensor (4.8 mm x 3.6 mm). It is ZWO new mini camera. This camera has 1280 x 960 pixels. The pixel size is 3.75 μm x 3.75 μm. This camera provides 12bit ADC and its QE peak is almost 80%.
Astrophotography Performance
The ASI120 mini-camera offers you very good performance for planetary imaging as well as for guiding. Low read noise, high dynamic range, AR protective window and much more are just some of the key characteristics that set it apart from the competition.
High QE
Absolute QE Curve, we estimate the Peak Value is almost 80%.
120Mini VS 120MM-S
Compared with ASI120MM-S camera, 120mini have smaller outlook, lighter weight, and it can reach focus at same position with eyepiece.
USB2.0Port & ST4 Port
USB 2.0 Port: Mini camera has one USB2.0 type C port. Type C port is very popular in mobile phones, it will not care about positive side and negetive side of the adapter.
ST4 Port: Can connect mini camera direct connect to auto guide port of mount.
Connecting Diagram
- M28.5-CS adapter
- CS-C adapter
- 1.25″ extender
- 1.25″ filter
Technical Specifications
| Sensor |
1/3″ CMOS AR0130CS(Mono) |
| Resolution |
1.2Mega Pixels 1280×960 |
| Pixel Size |
3.75µm |
| Exposure Range |
64µs-2000s |
| ROI |
Supported |
| Non-volatile memory/On camera storage |
Build-in total 192K byte user-accessible space(image size up to 480X320) |
| Interface |
USB2.0 |
| ST4 Guider Port |
Yes |
| Focus Distance to Sensor |
8.5mm |
| Shutter Type |
Rolling Shutter |
| Protect window |
AR coated window |
| Operating System Compatibility |
Mac, Windows, Linux |
| Interface |
USB2.0 |
| Bit rate |
12bit output |
| Adaptor |
1.25″ / M28.5X0.6 |
| Dimension |
φ36mm X 61mm |
| Weight |
60g or 3.1 ounces (without lens) |
| Working Temperature |
-5°C—45°C |
| Storage Temperature |
-20°C—60°C |
| Working Relative Humidity |
20%—80% |
| Storage Relative Humidity |
20%—95% |
| Supported resolution |
Binning 1×1:
1280X960@35FPS
1280X720@46FPS
1024X768@54FPS
800X600@90FPS
640X480@118FPS
320X240@224FPSBinning 2×2:
640X480@35FP |
In the Box
Camera
1.25″ cover
0.5m USB2.0 Cable
2m USB2.0 Cable
ST4 Cable
M28.5-CS Adapter
1.25″ Extender
Quick Guide
Manuals & Warranty
ZWO 2-Years Warranty
ZWO ASI Mini Manual
ZWO ASI Mini Mechanical Drawing
